CALL centre operator Spark eCommerce Group is creating 140 jobs to meet seasonal demand as it gears up for the busiest time of the year.

The run up to Christmas are the Gateshead firm's peak time for taking and dispatching orders on behalf of its growing portfolio of clients including Toys R Us, Well Mount, Micro Scooters, Soap and Glory and FitFlop.

Edward Duffy, HR manager at Spark, said: “While the new positions we’re looking to fill are initially temporary, we are a growing company and are always looking to strengthen our team so applicants should see this as the ideal opportunity to impress. If they do that and we see real potential in them, it could lead to something more permanent.”

In addition to the recruitment drive, Spark is also bringing in nine new faces through the Back in the Game employment initiative it supports in conjunction with Sunderland's Foundation of Light. The programme was launched earlier this year to help unemployed people in Sunderland to get the support, experience and qualifications they need to secure work.

Mr Duffy added: "We're a big supporter of initiatives like Back in the Game whch are designed to help those who have struggled to find work to get back on the career ladder. Through our involvement we've identified nine people we'd like to bring in to support our seasonal activity which is a great way for them to get real hands on experience and of course earn money too."

To find our more about the jobs being created, call 0191 4186028 or email edward.duffy@sparkresponse.com